2016 FORD FOCUS Complaints

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  • 2016 FORD FOCUS
    - Adelanto, CA

    My car stalled several times and then one day it stalled on a busy street near my school and would not start. I had to pay to have it towed to a mechanic. He replaced the CPV and told me that my gas tank was now dented and needed to be replaced. My fuel gauge does not correctly gauge fuel because of the dented tank. My VIN is not included in the recall for this problem, but it is clearly affected by the same issue. I cannot trust how far I can drive as a result. I am constantly worried that my car will just run out of gas even though I put gas in it every day.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2016 FORD FOCUS
    - Shallotte, NC

    The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally failed to shift into reverse or hesitated to start unless shifted into neutral(N). The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was advised by an independent mechanic that the failure was related to Customer Satisfaction Program: 14M02 (Automatic Transmission - Transmission Control Module Extended Warranty Coverage). The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2016 FORD FOCUS
    - Orlando, FL

    The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed gear shifter and clutch. The contact was informed that the gear shifter and clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the parts were being ordered to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the transmission had been replaced four times under warranty. The last transmission replacement was performed in 2023. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, the repair was not covered under warranty. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2016 FORD FOCUS
    - Greensboro, NC

    When accelerating or breaking, my cars transmission would slip causing me to slow down whiled driving. Also, my check engine light has came on. It goes on and off unexpectedly. Car shutters and shakes when accelerating.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2016 FORD FOCUS
    - Winder, GA

    The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on several occasions, the vehicle hesitated, jerked, lost motive power, and failed to accelerate as intended. Additionally, while the vehicle was shifted into reverse and the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2016 FORD FOCUS
    - Verona, NJ

    The transmission slips and when the car starts to move it lunges forward then vibrates/shakes. I received a notice from Ford that there may be a TCM issue with the car via Ford Campaign 14M02. When I called the dealership service center in August 2023 then again in November 2023. They said the part was on back order and to check in again in the winter. When I brought the car in the mechanic said that it was not the TCM but the clutch and that it would be $2500. He did not do a diagnostic test just told me as I was checking in at the front desk. Highly unprofessional and unsafe. I unfortunately do not have any paperwork as did not go through with the repair. I called Ford and they said they had a Ford Campaign 19N08 to address the shudder clutch but it expired at the end of 2023 for my car. I feel unsafe driving in this car.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2016 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC
    - Riverside, CA

    When on freeway car suddenly displays an alert saying Stop safely now And will shut off , while driving makes it impossible to properly control the car . It has done this on multiple occasions, On the freeway , on residential streets and also when starting from park and proceeding to drive car has suddenly stopped and unable to restart right away

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2016 FORD FOCUS
    - Farmington Hills, MI

    The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The local dealer was made aware of the issue and an appointment was scheduled to bring the vehicle in to have the vehicle worked on for an extended period. The contact called back to plan for transportation while the vehicle was in the dealer's possession and was informed that unless there was a knocking noise coming from the engine; the dealer would not be able to service the vehicle until the first quarter of 2025. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2016 FORD FOCUS
    - Loganville, GA

    The contact's niece owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while her niece was driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to reverse while shifted into reverse(R). The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with transmission failure. The manufacturer was then notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2016 FORD FOCUS
    - Palm Coast, FL

    on 6/27/2024 when accelerating into traffic my vehicle stalled and almost caused an accident. Dash board display had two messages was code P0106 MAP sensor and hill start assist wasn't going to work. Possible safety recall 14S17 Saying not for my vehicle.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE